This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Investment and Innovation (OII) in Washington, DC. Serves as a Financial Analyst and performs a variety of complex financial analyses and evaluations to provide assistance to Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), proponents of Small Business Investment Companies, the offices of OII, and other Agency offices.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Investment and Innovation (OII). OII promotes small business and startup investment and innovation by providing access to capital, networks, and assistance critical for businesses to incubate, expand and sustain. OII partners with Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), Innovation Accelerator Networks, Universities, and the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research)/STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer Program community). Deal with complex accounting and financial issues and is responsible for determining the appropriate methodologies for analyzing them. Coordinate and execute the Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) leverage commitment, interim lending, and public funding processes for debentures within the agency and with the private sector. Collaborate in the management of the servicing function for public SBIC debt to assure that the agency guarantee is fully honored in a timely manner and that the agency's accounting records are accurately maintained. Collaborate in the duties associated with processing the issuance of SBIC debenture leverage. Reconcile and oversee payment of fees that support the SBIC program as well as calculation and payment of principal and interest from SBICs.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

For the GS-13: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service) obtained in either the private or public sector which demonstrates skill performing financial analysis and evaluation work requiring a comprehensive knowledge of finance and accounting. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Financial Analysis Series, 1160 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 07/31/2024.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Investment and Innovation 409 3rd Street SW Suite 6300 Washington, DC 20416 US
• Name: Lorraine Atencio-Curry
• Email: [email protected]